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Lacy Top Knitting Patterns

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I don’t know how the weather is where you are, but where I live it seems to have gone straight from April (cool, a little bit of rain) to July (hot and humid, though we’re also getting the kind of rain we typically do in May). It’s got me thinking about summer knits, particularly projects with a bit of lace or eyelets to make them even cooler to wear in the hot weather. Here are some lacy top knitting patterns that have recently caught my eye.

If you want the look of lace without the work, you can just knit stockinette stitch on bigger needles than you’d normally use for the yarn. This makes a lovely openwork design with no effort on your part. It would be great for a beach cover or wearing over a sun dress. You can grab this pattern from Ile Aiye on Etsy.

This simple lace top from Through the Stitch on Etsy is a great one to try if you’ve never knit lace before. It has easy lace stitches combined with drop stitches and is worked flat in two pieces so it’s easy to make. It comes in three sizes.

Looking for just a little bit of lace? The Hanging Ferns top from Adèle Hempel uses superfine yarn and has lace on the yoke with a stockinette stitch body that has little lace panels at the side seams. This top is lightweight and pretty to wear for any occasion. It’s available in nine sizes and you can buy it on Ravelry.

The Helix Halter from Jessie Maed Designs has easy lace columns that look like ribbing on this fun halter top. You have the option of knitting sleeves that are open at the shoulders or keeping it as a sleeveless top. The pattern has nine sizes, is worked in superfine yarn, and you can find it on Ravelry.

Combine a textured stitch on the front of your top with a lace back with the By the Dock Top from Paintbox Yarns, which you can find at LoveCrafts. It uses DK weight yarn, has seven size options and is rated for intermediate knitters.

Feather and fan is one of the easiest lace knitting patterns out there, and the Easy Breezy Tank Top by Jeannine Hoeffler on Ravelry uses this fun pattern as the bottom of the tank design. The top of the top is worked in stockinette so you don’t have to worry about coverage.

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Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.